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EU's von der Leyen Urges Constructive Engagement with China for Trade Solutions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advocates for constructive engagement with China to resolve trade issues, emphasizing mutual benefits and a balanced relationship...

EU Challenges China at WTO Over Alleged Unfair Intellectual Property Practices

The European Union has taken a significant step by filing a case against China at the World Trade Organization over alleged unfair intellectual property practices, particularly aff...

Vietnam Surges Ahead in Durian Exports to China, Outpacing Thailand

Vietnam has significantly increased its durian exports to China, with a 50% rise leading to earnings of US$2.9 billion. This growth is attributed to Vietnam's strategic advantages,...

China Raises Concerns Over Contaminated Durian and Jackfruit Imports from Vietnam

China has raised concerns over contaminated durian and jackfruit imports from Vietnam, prompting increased inspections and calls for stricter oversight. Vietnam faces challenges in...

South Korean Cosmetics Exports Surge to a Record $10 Billion, Marking a Decade of Growth

South Korean cosmetics exports have reached a historic $10 billion, showcasing a decade of growth despite recent challenges. Skincare leads with $7.67 billion, while China remains ...

Durian Mania Sweeps China: A Culinary Revolution Fueled by the King of Fruits

China's catering industry is riding the durian wave, with innovative dishes and promotions capturing the nation's palate. From buffets to milk tea, durian's popularity is soaring, ...

BYD Achieves Record-Breaking 41.26% Sales Surge in 2024

BYD Auto Co., Ltd. announced a 41.26% increase in new energy vehicle sales for 2024, reaching 4.27 million units. December sales hit 514,809 units, marking the third straight month...

Tesla Issues Major Recall in China for Model 3 and Model Y Due to Software Glitch

Tesla has announced a recall of 77,650 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China due to a software glitch affecting the tyre pressure monitoring system. Additionally, 63 imported Model...

Scandal Unfolds: Fake Codes in Vietnam's Durian Exports to China Revealed

Vietnam faces a scandal in its durian exports to China due to the misuse of counterfeit codes, leading to unauthorized shipments and financial losses. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetab...

Vietnam's Durian Exports Skyrocket: A 44% Leap to $3.1 Billion in 2024

Vietnam's durian exports have surged by 44% to $3.1 billion in 2024, with China as the largest market. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association predicts total fruit and vegetabl...

India's Venture Capital Surges to $16.77 Billion in 2024, Signaling Robust Growth

In 2024, India's venture capital investments surged to $16.77 billion, marking a 14.1% growth. The technology sector led with a 52.5% increase. Despite a downturn, China remains a ...

Indonesia's Direct Durian Export to China: A Game-Changer for Farmers

Indonesia seeks to boost durian exports to China by facilitating direct shipments, bypassing current transit through Thailand. This move aims to capitalize on the growing Chinese d...

Holiday Season Brings Optimism: Wall Street Ends Shortened Trading Day with Gains

US stock markets closed higher on a shortened trading day before the holiday break, driven by tech sector gains and President Biden's probe into China's semiconductor trade practic...

Biden's Probe into China's Semiconductor Sector Shakes Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance due to Biden's probe into China's semiconductor sector, and the release of meeting minutes by the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Au...

Biden's China Chip Probe Sparks U.S. Market Rally

The U.S. stock market rallied Monday as Biden's administration announced a probe into China's semiconductor sector, boosting national chipmakers' shares and offsetting earlier loss...

Toyota's Bold Move: Establishing Its First Independent EV Plant in China

Toyota Motor Corporation plans to establish a new EV manufacturing facility in China, marking its first independent plant in the country. The plant will focus on producing the luxu...

US Congress Moves to Tighten Investment Restrictions in China Amid National Security Concerns

US Congress is set to vote on legislation restricting US investments in China, expanding on earlier Treasury rules and introducing additional measures to address national security ...

Trump's Tariff Threats Loom Large: Fitch Sounds Alarm on Global Trade Disruptions

Fitch warns that Trump's proposed tariffs could negatively affect global commodity markets, especially base metals, chemicals, and oil, due to reduced Chinese demand. The tariffs c...

US Set to Tighten AI Chip Export Rules to Block China's Access

The US plans to tighten export rules on AI chips to block China's access through third-party countries, targeting high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI model training.

Asia-Pacific Markets React to China's Looser Monetary Policy for 2025

Asia-Pacific stock exchanges traded mixed on Tuesday as investors digested China's policy adjustments for 2025, including a moderately loose monetary policy. Economic data from Jap...

Vietnam Gold Prices Surge Amid Global Market Uptrend

Gold prices in Vietnam and globally have seen significant increases, driven by China's policy stimulus and anticipation of U.S. inflation data. Prices have reached two-week highs.

China's Policy Shift Sparks Asian Stock Market Surge

Major Asian stock market indexes traded higher on Tuesday, led by Chinese equities after the government announced significant policy changes for 2025. The Shanghai Composite and Sh...

President Xi Calls for US Cooperation to Avoid Trade War 'No Winners'

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and the United States, stating that trade, tariff, and sci-tech wars would bring no winners. Xi ...

Nvidia Faces Anti-Monopoly Investigation in China: What You Need to Know

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corporation's business practices, focusing on potential violations of anti-monop...

Asia's Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Economic Data from China and Japan

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Monday, influenced by economic data from China and Japan. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.11%, South Korea's Kospi Com...

Nvidia Faces Anti-Monopoly Investigation in China Over Mellanox Acquisition

China's State Administration for Market Regulation is investigating Nvidia over potential anti-monopoly violations related to its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies Ltd. The prob...

Asia's Stock Markets React to Mixed Economic Data from China and Japan

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Monday, influenced by economic data from China and Japan. China's consumer price growth missed expectations, while Ja...

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: A 25% Hit on Mexico, Canada, and China

President-elect Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, aiming to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration. Additionally, he plans to impose an ...

Vietnam's Fruit and Vegetable Exports Surge: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports have surged by 27%, driven by significant growth in major markets. Durian is the best-selling item, with China accounting for a large portion ...

Amorepacific Faces Unexpected China Losses, Impacting Earnings

Amorepacific's growth in the US and Southeast Asia may not be enough to counterbalance the significant cost issues arising from its ongoing operational reshuffle in China. The oper...

2025 Global Auto Industry Outlook: Stable Yet Challenging

Fitch Ratings announced a neutral outlook for the global automotive sector in 2025, projecting a 2% increase in light vehicle sales. Challenges in Europe and China due to macroecon...

2025 Global Auto Industry Outlook: Stable Growth Amidst Challenges

Fitch Ratings projects a 2% increase in global light vehicle sales for 2025, maintaining a neutral outlook. Challenges in Europe and China due to macroeconomic pressures will resul...